I never knew I could care so little about my appearance, yet care so much about the sugar content of my baby’s juice.
I never knew every contribution I had to make to a conversation would begin with “Today, on Sesame Street….”
I never knew I would find peanut butter behind my ear (especially when we haven’t eaten anything with peanut butter on it for DAYS)
I never knew I could be so delighted to get so many slobbery, sticky kisses.
I never knew I would regularly call dogs “woofs”, cats “meows”, and chickens “ba-gawks”.
I never knew I could resort to acting like a complete idiot in public just to get a smile/laugh out of my child.
I never knew an entire room full of adults could be endlessly entertained by one small child.
I never knew I could fantasize so ardently about SLEEP.
I never knew I would count sleeping til 8 am as “sleeping in”.
I never knew I would peek in on my sleeping child numerous times a night just because I missed him.
I never knew a one-year-old could contain SO much energy inside such a small body.
I never knew I would do so much wrestling (trying to change a diaper, trying to trim fingernails, trying to get the hammer, screwdriver, etc, out of his hands……etc. etc. etc.)
I never knew I could feel joy to the point of doing a touch-down dance just by getting your child to FINALLY eat something you place in front of him – after 17 different tries (seriously, I counted last night)
I never knew I would love every single second of it all.
I never knew I could love a person so infinitely – and that love would continue to grow exponentially every single day.
I love you, Grayson! Thanks for teaching me so much, buddy! :)
10 comments:
OH Mantha, that was so stinkin' sweet. Its totally true. People can tell you but until you have your own child its just not the same.
That stuff is so true! I love it all.
You are such a cute and fun mom. Grayson is very lucky to have you! He is adorable as always.
You are such a cute and fun mom. Grayson is very lucky to have you! He is adorable as always.
ahhhhhhhhh - and you have no idea what is ahead either ! the best is still yet to come ! You ARE a very good and tender mommy and Gray is very blessed to have you - - and you to have him. Being the mom is the best thing that ever happens to you in this lifetime ! I am sure. I still learn from YOU ! and thank you for that - - love you both - the momma
Isn't being a mom great. Crazy how we are the ones that are suppose to teach them and then look how much we learn in the process.
So so sweet Mantha, I loved reading this!!! :) Things I'd like to add, I never knew how much Spray n' Wash could be used in one day... I never knew what moms did all day at home-- woooeee it's a busy day! And I never knew I could just hold a baby and stare at him for so long. :)
Love it!!! I love the peanut butter comment. I definitely took for granted a nice long shower. Sometimes I have to think back at what day I actually washed my hair. So worth it though!!!
Amen to that!
Isn't being a mom the best? Nothing like it in the world!
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